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Beyond the Pretesting Effect: What Happens to the Information That Is Not Pretested? by James, Kelsey K., Storm, Benjamin C.

“…Taking a test before learning can enhance the long-term retention of the information that was tested, a phenomenon known as the pretesting effect. In the…”
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Pretesting can be beneficial even when using the internet to answer questions by Storm, Benjamin C., James, Kelsey K., Stone, Sean M.

“…Research on the pretesting effect has shown that attempting to retrieve or generate information, even when unsuccessful, can potentiate the subsequent learning…”
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Learning a second language by playing a game by James, Kelsey K., Mayer, Richard E.

“…Summary Game‐like educational apps are intended to boost learner motivation leading to better learning outcomes. To test this idea about the value of…”
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A little can go a long way: giving learners some context can enhance the benefits of pretesting by Overoye, Acacia L., James, Kelsey K., Storm, Benjamin C.

“…Tests given to learners before they study new information can enhance the learning of that information. When responding to these pretests, learners typically…”
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Do More Guesses Lead to More Benefits? On the Consequences of Multiple Attempts in the Pretesting Effect by James, Kelsey K

“…Pretesting, or answering a question prior to learning the associated information is a powerful tool for learning. By the nature of this type of test, learners…”
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